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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Habit of a Rothschild.

One very warm summers day, when
Baron Anselm was entertaining some
friends at dinner window directly oppo-
site his seat happened to be Enclosed.
Through the aperture just left there pres
emily came flying, during the dessert, a
packet, so well aimed that it fell right
upon the baron's plate. The guests were
not unnaturally astonished, but Anselm
Mayer quietly felt in his pocket, took out
a gold piece and put it in the cover of the
still unopened letter, which he returned
with the same celebrity and by the same
way.it had come. This novel and unique
mody of bestowing charity was highly APP
preciated by his guests. Rothschild, how
ever, was not satisfied; he could not feel
easy until he knew what had become of
the letter and its contents. Apologizing,
therefore, to the company, he asked per-
mission to rise a moment He then adj
vanced to the open window, leaned out
and returned, evidently satisfied and
happy, saying half audibly, "placirt." It.
is interesting to know how solicitious the
wealthy fnancier was, from force of habit,
to know whether even such trife as that
which he had just given away had been
well bestowed.-New York Tribune Book
Review
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Hon. A. G. Humans Father.

An early friend of the Hon. Allen G..
Thurman recalls that the Ohio states
mans father, Pleasant Thurman, was a
carpenter of shiftless habits, but of re-
igious turn of mind. Now and then he
preached, and in old fashioned Methodist
''revivals" he was a. great shouter.' Allen
was slender, tow headed boy, pale and
delicate and quiet in habits. He was not
noted for brilliancy, but was careful and
industrious. Before he was admitted to
the bar he was saddler, and while work
ing at that trade he met Miss Macarthur,
daughter of man of wealth and social
rank. He asked the privilege of escorting
her home from the gathering where they
first met, but she rather haughtily refused
him, not wishing to associate with "a
mere mechanic" But she afterward
changed her mind and became Mrs. Thur
man.-New York Tribune
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
The Emperor of Austria.

The emperor stands in plainly fur
nished study in undress uniform, without
star or grand Gordon, and he greets
everybody with an engaging smile and a
good natured gesture of the hand, which
seems to say: "There is no ceremony here.
Tell me your business and if can help
you 1 will" The emperor of Austria has
penetrating eye and quick, catching
manner. By glance he makes people
feel at home and by word draws from
them what they have to say. Then he
gives his own answer strainhtnnt and
fearlessly, but generally with an acqui-
escing smile, and whatever he promises is
faithfully performed. There is nothing
petty or evasive in him. He is monarch
who replies by ''yes" OR ''no," but always
with so much courtesy that the humblest
of his subjects receives from him at de-
parting the same bow that he vouchsafes
to ambassadors. A most lovable trait in
him is that whenever he sees anybody
nervous at his presence he makes the au-
dience last until by his kind endeavors
the nervousness has been completely dis
pelled.-Boston Transcript.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Queer Notions in PENNSYLVANIA.

In the less serious affairs of life with the
Pennsylvania Dutch they are not lacking
in queer notions and practices. They in
sist on having their hair cut when the
moon is in Leo, that it may grow strong
and Wiry, or in Aries, that it may curl
like a split dandehon stem; and if they
pare their corns when the moon is waning,
as in duty bound, they will. disappear.
Their plump daughters also have few
superstitions which have been timorously
handed down from mother to child, that
are cherished, womanlike, fondly and in
J secret. Should you ever see one of these
| maidens astride house yard dog, or the
gate, or the bars, enduring such physical
torment like humble penance, under the
dim light of the moon, do not disturb her.
She will simply be propitiating good for
tune as to marriage. Nor will she ever
look through window glass, or over her
left shoulder, at new moon. She dis
likes bringing flowers in doors, for that is
| an omen of i'll fortune, in that the bride
groom should always come before the
flowers If she cherish in some little cor
ner of the garden a pretty bed of snap
dragons, she does SO from her firm belief
in it's potency destroying the evil love
charms of her rivals; or, if she discovers
such evil charm to exist, she may dispel it
by lying vigilantly awake three nights in
succession until the midnight growing of
the cock.
In secret she also arnuses herself by
catching snails and letting them crawl in
thinly spread oaken ashes on the hearth,
or before the fireplace, to trace the initial
letter of her true lovers name. If she go
to bed early, laying her carriers, crossed,
at the foot of her bed, placing a looking
glass under her pillow, and awaken in the
highland what lass would not with such
expectancy in her heartily striking a
light quickly, she will see her lovers face
in the glass. Another delight of her sim
pie heart and life is chair snatching,"
which is not of the kind INDUCED in by
her married American sister. When the
new moon has arisen she suddenly opens
the house door, and thrusts her trem-
bling hand out into the night for a lock OF
her lovers hair. If all the good spirits
are with her hopes she will not seek
amiss, for some sturdy Dutch lad, in
laagua with tho fairioe, 10 moro than
likely to be Loyalty in waiting outside to
thus provide her with the longed for
locks, in veritable color and kind.-Edgar
L. Wakeman's Letter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
Liver, Blood. and Lunus.

If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated, have
sallow color of skin, or yellowish- brown spots
on face or body, frequent headache or dizzi-
chills, alternating with hot flushes, low spirits
and gloomy forebodings. irregular appetite,
and coated tongue, you are suffering from
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, and Torpid
Liver, or sBi1iOusness.'' In many
cases only part of these symptoms are expe-
rienced. As a remedy for all such cases,
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
cOyery is unsurpassed.
For weak Lungs. Splitting Of
Blood, ShOrtness Of Breath, ESrOn.
chitis, Asth ma. severe Coughs and
kindred affections, it is an efficient remedy.
SOLD BY DRUGGIsTs, at $1.00, OR SIX
BOTTLES for $500.
Send ten cents in stamps for DR.. Pierce's
book on Consumption. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Assoc
citation, 663 Main Street, BUFFALO, N. Y.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
TNHE VALLEY MUTUAL IFE ASSOCTA-
l. TION OF VIRGINIA,

The largest and the leading Life Association in
the South Nearly one million of dollars paid in
cash to the families of deceased members.
The cheapness of its plan is demonstrated by the
experience of those who are insured. In illustra-
zion OF this fact we take policy No. 8, held by Mr.
w. z. Tams, Cashier Augusta National Bank
Staunton, Va. Policy issued September 23d. 1898.
$1,000, consequently it has shared every cost that
has come against the company. The entire cost to
MI Tams in eight years and six months, Member
ship Fee, ANIMALS, and Mortality payments, has
been but $7044 or average annual cost of 1928.
At the date of this insurance Mr. Tams was II
years of age. -,
A policy of even amount and date in one of the
most popular Old Line companies on the ordinary
life plan payable at death only, would have cost
him 1892 rs or 81 so per year, saving of $122 in
favor of the Valley Mutual.
Theories are easily advanced and Jealous rivals
abound in them, but facts cannot be refuted.-
First class agents get liberal contracts by APP
plying to
.. E. L. EDMUNDSON,
Secretary & Gen1 Agt.
mars tt Staunton, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
The Puget Sound Commune.

The communistic colony at Port An
geles, on Puget sound, now numbers $50
persons. They own 1900 acres of land,
and expect to build and operate saw
mill soon. Unlike other successful colo
MES, they profess no religious basis, and
cast aside creed.-Chicago Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
A Tobacco Dealers Revenge.

The Women's Christian Temperance
union of Washington have been making q
crusade against the tobacconists there who
display in their windows pictures Of ac-
tresses in tights. One dealer has taken a
wicked revenge. He dressed all his scam
tily clad works of art in little skirts of It's
sue paper. From the smallest to the
largest figure, they are all clad in white
and pink and blue skirts of tissue paper,
gathered at the waist, and pasted over
the figure from the bust to the ankles.
The effect is startling .-New York Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
CseNSUJagPTsIfDN.

rested and cured by this remedy, if taken be-
fore the last stages of the disease are reached.
From its marvellous power over this terribly
celebrated remedy to the public, DIR. PIERCE,
thought seriously of calling it his ssCOn-
sumption Cure.'' but abandoned that
from it's wonderful combination of tonic, or
strengthening, Alternative or blood-cleansing,
bilious peetoral and nd, nutritive pgTopfe fer
consumption, but for all Chronic Dis
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15
The "Knock Out Blow

Pugilists want to remember that the
s'knock out blow" which they aim to de-
liver is liable to result disastrously to the
victim. When received on the side of the
neck there is danger that the drum of the
ear will be ruptured thereby A blow de-
ivered with violence upon the neck, over
what is termed "Adam's apple" can pro-
duce instant death Boston Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15

The average age of European girls when
they marry, according to German statis-
tician, is 26 years, while that of men is %
years,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15

gITE,Es ALL HUMORs,

CURES ALI E1UNNssSyH&sSp
from common BIotch, or Eruption,
to the worst Scrofula. SAT- rh ums
Skin, IN short, all diseases caused by bad
blood are conquered. by this powerful puri-
fling and nyigoratng medicine hdI nder G e. lat
nign, influence. Especially has it manifested
its its potency in curing letter, Rose Rash,
Boiis, Carbuneles, Sore ,i Eyes, se sE!n
ioint Episease, white S1veIlings,
Goitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands. Send ten cents in, stamps for a
Diseases or tho same amount for treatise
on Scrofulous Affections.
ssTHE FLOOD rs THE LIFE"
Golden Medical Discovery. and GOOD
digestion, a fair skin, buoyant sPir-
its. and vital streIlEtls will be established.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15

The immigration to California the past
year is reported in round numbers at 100,-
O00 people, mostly in southern California.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15

Highest5 degree Of quality insures
lowest cost and best work
The price per gallon higher, but
quantity needed is less than if any
other paints were used.
Any building that is not satisfacto-
rily painted with it, or upon which. it's
use has not cost less than if other
paints had been used, will be repainted
at our expense. For sale by
HUGHES & ROBINSON, Sole Agts.,
Staunton, Va.
april 6m
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WITH THE SEASONS. &
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Well know the reasons
Sorrow shifts with seasons:
In the downward year would fain be brave.
Tears these eyes remember
In the mid November ,s...
Far, far away the rain is on the grave. T:.N
ts..EI1it
H. II A-::s.Zs
Dark theclouds are driven
Low about the even;
Winters wind a-moap. Fain would be brave.
Pain is dumbly lying !.
On this heart of signing 6
Far, far away the snow is on the grave. 4
- -:.-1. ~. -
Ill : 80
Buds and blossoms, breaking =.
In the years awakng,
Make the Maytime sweet. Let me now be brave!
Something softens sorrow,
Tears it will not borrow.
Far, far away the sun is on the grave.
"A w. Bellaw in Detroit Free Press.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-07-15

AL DADO Shades FOR SO cts, some
~ Sling new, just received. at
HEWITT & BRANDEBURG,S-
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
Railroad Progress.

For eleven miles out Of town, to-
ward Aspen, the u. & r. G. rail-
road grade is ready for the ties.
Work on this branch is being
pushed along rapidly, and only
about two months will elapse be-
tween the advent of the road into
Glenwood Springs and its compile
ton to Aspen. Glenwood Springs
will be the supply point for the Ronr-
ing Fork valley and Crystal river,
including the coal fields of the
Midland railrord and q. G. & 1. Co.
Those who can not see that Glen
wood Springs has great future
before it, are certainly blind to q
well established fact Ute Chief
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
Hydraulic Mining in California.

Millions Of dollars have been
spent in the construction of reser-
voirs, canals and tunnels for by
drauiic mining IL California. Ihe
total capacity of the reservoirs on
the Yuba, Be. II, Feathor and Ameri-
can rivers aggregate seven billion
six hundred million cubic feet.
The longest and most costly single
tunnel is that for the North Bloom
fieldE mine, which is nearly eight
thousand feet in lengL, its cost be-
ing 100000. The bitches aggre-
gate about eight hundred miles in
length and cost over three millions
of dollars. The North Bloomfield
bitches, including reservoirs, have
a total length of l57 miles, with a
capacity of 5000 inches. The Eu-
reka and Yuba bitches. are 163 miles
long with capacity Of $500 inches.
The South Yuba bitches are 123
miles in length and carry 1000
inches. The Smartsville bitches
are lib miles long with a capacity
of 5000 inches and cost one million
dollars. The La Grange ditch is
only twenty miles long carrying
2,700 inches, but it cost half a mil
lion dollars. The longest aggrega-
ton of bitches on any Colorado
placer property is upon the Ware
Carpenter placer of Summit which
is about twenty miles in length and
cost about $l60,O00.-[ Mining In
dus try,
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
The r.irk0g.

The Tarllou district is drawing
considerable attention from the
prospector, resulting in a number
OF valuable discoveries being made.
Gold in paying quantities has been
found along the Tarkou river, but
high water during the greater part
of the summer is a serious draw
back to successful mining. 1t would
be we'll to prospect the feeders run
ming into The main stream and ell
deavor to locate the fountain head
of the gold. Along the small
streams no difficulty is experienced
from high waters.- Alaska Free
Press.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

The traffic in building and paw
ing stones between Colorado and
adjoining states has grown to be a
very important branch Of business
the past few years. Up to this time
it has been largely confined to the
different varieties of sandstone.
But there are at many points in the
mountains vast deposits of pure
white and variegated marble, which
must soon come to the front and
claim our interested attention. In
the rage for sandstone both marble
and granite have been neglected.
The difficulty lies in the fact that
neither of the latter have been
opened as they should be.to warrant
large supplies. By and by however,
the attention Of capital and skill
will be drawn to these splendid re-
sources, ard we shall then see a
much better class of buildings in
all the principal towns made from
these superb materials Denver
Mining Review.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
pi:&in's Mining Outlook.

Some good mining talk is heard
on all sides and the coming winter
will no doubt be the liveliest 0ns. in
the history Of Pitkin. Wealthy
eastern companies are buying some
of our most promising silver prop
critics and it is their intention to
work them for all they are worth
during the fall and winter. Mining
enterprises are locking decidedly
promising for the future.-Pitkin
Mining News.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
Three Mile Coke Ovens.

A point near the mouth of three
mile creek has been selected by the
Grand River Coal and Coke COM
pany, at which to burn the coke to
be made from the coal at Jerome
park. Some idea of the extent of
the coking operations to be carried
on there may be understood when
it is known that the company above
mentioned is having the necessary
grading done preparatory to the i'm
mediate erection of fifty modern
ovens. These ovens will burn an
immense amount Of coal and en-
ploy quite force of men, all of
which will be another contribution
to the growth and prosperity of
Glenwood Springs.-[Ute Chief.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

eralized quartz was reached and
continued for perhaps eighty feet
where the vein pinched for about
four or five feet, from which point
the pay streak again showed itsolf
boldly, rapidly increasing from six
to eighteen inches in quartz carry
ing grey copper, wire, brittle and
ruby silver, running from 100 TO
1l64 o., with medium per cent.
of galena. Nearly all the ore has
been left standing, which can readi
ly be broken down whenever the
owners decide upon shipping it.
There is large body Of rich ore
already in sight in the tunnel.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Old man Sanbourgn's cabin has
been broken open and a lot Of pro-
visions have been packed away.
If the individuals can be found out
the citizens along the river should
make it hotter than hades for them.
When men will steal from a poor
old cripple, it is about time to bring
hemp into play.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
lie Dweit on Another Point.

II shall dwell no longer on this
point" said the teacher as he sat
down on the point of an upturned
tack. eyes," said he jumping
wildly from the chair, Il have al
ways been in favor of tax on raw
material, but bless me if 1 like raw
material on tacks.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Mail-Route No. 3S725, between
Crystal, Prospect and Satank, has
been established by the Post-Ofice
Department. The service will
commence upon the 18th instant,
and will be of great convenience to
the citizens along the valley.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Miss Josie Crawford, who was
employed upon the Merry World,
in Pueblo, has given up her posi-
ton as the climate did not agree
with her, and she has returned to
her home in Gothic.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Doc Haas, who has been upon the
coal land down the river for the
past year, started for Huerfano
county the first of the week. He ex-
poets to look after more land down
that way, and strike up acquaint-
ance with the Mexican lassies.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Will Parry was married week
ago last Monday, in New York, and
has arrived in Denver with his
bride. He advises all the old bach
elors to follow his example, and
says there is nothing like it.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Just received, from Philadelphia
splendid line of Wanamaker &
Browns fall and winter samples.
call around at the store and exam
inc them if you want a new suit.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

The Pitkin county road up the
river is'progressing slowly but sure
ly, as it will be of great benefit to
the citizens, thee road sho uld be
completed before snow flies.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Squire Beardsley has fine sport
these days hauling out some of the
largest trout there has been caught
along the river.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

The Crested Butte base ball
club has issued challenge to
the Doylville club for a purse Of
$500 or $500.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Rhodes g. Pearson are driving
ties down the river for delivery to
the Aspen and Western railroad.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

George Farnham and Frank
Roger came in from Gunnison yes
terday and intend going to work
Immediately upon the Black Queen.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Evan Williams, who has been
spending the summe er in these parts,
started for his home in Denver the
last Of the week much improved in
health after rustling around our
hills.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

A clergyman, meeting an inebri-
ated neighbor, exclaimed, drunk
again Wilkins!" to which Wilkins,
in a semi-conidential tone, respond
ed, $50 am 1, parson!'- E1.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Surveyor Cutshaw is running a
line doom Yule creek from section
corner over on Slate river to make
connection with the new townships
which are being surveyed along the
river.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Uncle Bob Hicks has struck a
good job receiving ties for the tie
contractors above Jennings ranch.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

The leaves are commencing to
fade and nights are colder, which
is sign of autumn weather.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

George Phillips Of the q. G. & I.
Co., is looking after the surveys of
the new townships upon coal land
for the company, and was up to
Prospect the first of the week.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

One Of our pleasant callers dur
ing the week was a correspondent
Of the New York Tribune, who is
engaged in writing up Colorado.
He is we'll pleased with our minerel
outlook.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

George Melton is busy these days
cutting his oat crop, which is a
good one.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Senator Jones has gone up to his
property on Galena mountain to see
how the work is getting along.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Mr.. Charlie Robinson came over
from Pittsburgh with happy fish
ing party on Wednesday. They
expect to catch all the trout around
the lake.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10
Give Them 4 Chance! !

That is to say, your lungs. Also
all your breathing machinery. Very
wonderful machinery it is. Not on
ly the large air-passages. h1t the
thousands Of little tubes and cavi-
ties leading from them.
When these are clogged and
choked with matter which oushr
not to be there, your lungs cannor
half do their work. And what they
do, they cannot do well.
Call it cold, cough, crtop, pneu-
monia, catarrh, consump ion or any
of the family of throat and nose anC
head and lung distractions, all are
bad. All aught to be got rid of
There is just one way to get rid o
them. That is to take Boschee'l
! German Syrup, which any druggis
will sell you for rs cents bottle
Even if everything else has failleo
you, you may depend upon this TO
certain.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

Paul Blount, superintendent Of
the Osgood Co., came up from Glen
wood Springs the first of the week.
Crystal River current. [volume] (Crystal, Colo.) 1886-18??, 1887-09-10

VIM. Robinson came up from the
lake last Sunday and reports his
hay crop as being good.